I don't know the source of this memo, nor Thompson's source. HOWEVER, I am aware that the author has been proven correct on things which at first seemed far out enough to alienate a lot of FReepers. Were this to prove as true, it would be a bodyblow to both the Pubbie Party AND the nation. I would at least want this out where we are aware of this possibility, while at the same time I hope and pray it's all in error.
The sad thing is, there ARE those in power who could actually think this way... that most of them are Rats who could write something like this for (false or mistaken) attribution to high-level pubbies is also possible. In any event, given the possible ramifications, I believe this deserves attention.
I can't believe there are people out there that DON'T believe this can happen. We can't say for sure whether this particular memo is legit or not, but this is nothing new. There's a long history of politicians scaring the sheeple in order to improve their public opinion or in an effort to grab more power.
I vote Republican and Libertarian, but that doesn't mean that I trust them. Government is just a necessary evil, and no matter who is in power (including Republicans), you've got to keep a constant eye on them. To dismiss this as purely a left-wing attack would be foolish. Hopefully it is, of ocurse, but politicians are politicians, and I don't want ANY party to let another attack occur.
Let's get to the bottom of this memo. If it's real, hopefully it will stop any lunatic Republicans from trying this, and if it's a fake, it will expose the Dems. Nothing bad can come from investigating this.